Respite Care in East Meadow, NY for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in East Meadow, NY: the local picture

8,010

residents 65 or older (22% of East Meadow)

77%

of residents 65+ in households live with someone, often a family caregiver

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Nassau County)

8

Medicare-certified hospices serve East Meadow ZIP codes

Most older adults in East Meadow live with someone: 77% of residents 65 and older in households do. When one of them needs care, the person they live with usually provides most of it, and respite is what keeps that sustainable.

About 2,306 East Meadow residents aged 65 or older report a disability (30%) (27% in Nassau County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 8 hospices serving East Meadow ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

East Meadow compared with Nassau County and New York

Census figure	East Meadow	Nassau County	New York
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	27%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	20%	29%
Residents 65 or older	22%	19%	18%
Residents 85 or older	4.2%	2.6%	2.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.5%	6.7%	13%
Households with no vehicle	6.8%	6.8%	29%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$72,479	$100,301	—

Older residents in towns around East Meadow

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Salisbury, NY	1.8 mi	2,442	28%
Uniondale, NY	1.9 mi	5,702	36%
North Merrick, NY	2.2 mi	2,497	23%
North Bellmore, NY	2.3 mi	3,441	24%
Levittown, NY	2.4 mi	8,904	29%
New Cassel, NY	2.8 mi	1,468	58%

Hospices serving East Meadow

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Comprehensive Comm Hospice Of Parker Jewish Inst	New Hyde Park, NY	6.5 mi	(516) 586-1575
Good Shepherd Hospice	Farmingdale, NY	6.7 mi	(631) 465-6300
Hospice Care Of Long Island, Queens, South Shore	Woodbury, NY	8.0 mi	(516) 832-7100
Vns And Hospice Of Suffolk, Inc	East Northport, NY	16 mi	(631) 930-9399
Calvary Home Health Agency And Hospice Care	Bronx, NY	17 mi	(718) 518-2465

Nursing homes near East Meadow (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Fulton Commons Care Center Inc	East Meadow, NY	0.9 mi	2 of 5	280	(516) 222-9300
A Holly Patterson Extended Care Facility	Uniondale, NY	2.1 mi	1 of 5	589	(516) 572-1400
Belair Care Center Inc	Bellmore, NY	2.2 mi	5 of 5	102	(516) 826-1160
Hempstead Park Nursing Home	Hempstead, NY	2.4 mi	2 of 5	251	(516) 705-9700

Straight-line miles from the center of East Meadow. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a respite caregiver can help with

Taking over the usual routine while you are away
Meals, medication reminders and personal care
Company and activities
Overnight cover for a weekend or a trip

Cost

What respite care costs in East Meadow

At the New York median aide wage of $19.05 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,651 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $6,040 monthly median income of East Meadow households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New York's minimum wage is $17.00 in New York City, Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester counties, $16.00 in the rest of the state (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see CDPAP in New York: how to get paid to care for a family member.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a respite caregiver

Family caregivers carry most long-term care in the U.S., and burnout is a common reason a home arrangement breaks down. The federal National Family Caregiver Support Program funds respite through local Area Agencies on Aging, and the ARCH National Respite Locator lists respite programs by state.

Questions worth asking: Can you do a short paid visit first, while I am home? Are you available at short notice if I am ill? Can you stay overnight, and what do you charge for it? More in our respite care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Respite Care in East Meadow: common questions

Which hospices serve East Meadow?

Medicare lists 8 hospices for East Meadow ZIP codes, including Comprehensive Comm Hospice Of Parker Jewish Inst, Good Shepherd Hospice, Hospice Care Of Long Island, Queens, South Shore.

How much does respite care cost in East Meadow?

At the New York median aide wage of $19.05 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,651 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $6,040 monthly median income of East Meadow households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New York's minimum wage is $17.00 in New York City, Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester counties, $16.00 in the rest of the state (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Does Medicaid or Medicare pay for respite care?

Medicare pays for short inpatient respite stays only for people on its hospice benefit (Medicare.gov); the hospices on this page serve East Meadow. Many state Medicaid home and community-based programs, veterans’ programs and the National Family Caregiver Support Program fund respite. Our guide CDPAP in New York: how to get paid to care for a family member covers New York.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

Respite Care in East Meadow, NY